The Syrian Civil War

The Syrian Civil War

The Syrian civil war is an ongoing armed conflict in Syria between forces loyal to the Ba'ath Party government and various groups, some with Western government backing, seeking to oust it.

The conflict began on 15 March 2011 with nationwide demonstrations as part of the wider protest movement, the Arab Spring. Protesters demanded the end to nearly five decades of Ba'ath Party rule, as well as the resignation of President Bashar al-Assad.

At a gathering at the Fountain of Innocents in Paris, Amnesty International gave a speech, and presented a list honoring all the Syrian children (numbered at 11,420 and counting), that have been killed as a result of the on-going fighting there.

At a gathering at the Fountain of Innocents in Paris, Amnesty International gave a speech, and presented a list honoring all the Syrian children (numbered at 11,420 and counting), that have been killed as a result of the on-going fighting there.

At a gathering at the Fountain of Innocents in Paris, Amnesty International gave a speech, and presented a list honoring all the Syrian children (numbered at 11,420 and counting), that have been killed as a result of the on-going fighting there.

At a gathering at the Fountain of Innocents in Paris, Amnesty International gave a speech, and presented a list honoring all the Syrian children (numbered at 11,420 and counting), that have been killed as a result of the on-going fighting there.

Early in October 2013, Syrian rebel forces launched a battle they named "Gharatullah" in northern Hama. They took over a number of regime checkpoints, and in recent days, clashes have been centered around the al-Samman and al-Kafar checkpoints.

Early in October 2013, Syrian rebel forces launched a battle they named "Gharatullah" in northern Hama. They took over a number of regime checkpoints, and in recent days, clashes have been centered around the al-Samman and al-Kafar checkpoints.

Early in October 2013, Syrian rebel forces launched a battle they named "Gharatullah" in northern Hama. They took over a number of regime checkpoints, and in recent days, clashes have been centered around the al-Samman and al-Kafar checkpoints.

Turkey has been the popular destination for refugees fleeing Syria, triggered by the Turkish government's open support for the Syrian opposition. But for some, especially children, they found a new war, fighting to live and survive on the streets.

Turkey has been the popular destination for refugees fleeing Syria, triggered by the Turkish government's open support for the Syrian opposition. But for some, especially children, they found a new war, fighting to live and survive on the streets.

Turkey has been the popular destination for refugees fleeing Syria, triggered by the Turkish government's open support for the Syrian opposition. But for some, especially children, they found a new war, fighting to live and survive on the streets.

Turkey has been the popular destination for refugees fleeing Syria, triggered by the Turkish government's open support for the Syrian opposition. But for some, especially children, they found a new war, fighting to live and survive on the streets.

Some Syrian refugee families are living on the outskirts of the city of Erbil. They have rejected the idea of living in a camp, preferring to live in self-manufactured tents and unfinished building structures.

Some Syrian refugee families are living on the outskirts of the city of Erbil. They have rejected the idea of living in a camp, preferring to live in self-manufactured tents and unfinished building structures.

Some Syrian refugee families are living on the outskirts of the city of Erbil. They have rejected the idea of living in a camp, preferring to live in self-manufactured tents and unfinished building structures.

Some Syrian refugee families are living on the outskirts of the city of Erbil. They have rejected the idea of living in a camp, preferring to live in self-manufactured tents and unfinished building structures.

One of the most immediate results of the Assad regime's continual and ongoing shelling of the suburbs of Hama and other parts of Syria is the forcible displacement of families. An entire generation of children is now growing up in refugee camps.

One of the most immediate results of the Assad regime's continual and ongoing shelling of the suburbs of Hama and other parts of Syria is the forcible displacement of families. An entire generation of children is now growing up in refugee camps.

One of the most immediate results of the Assad regime's continual and ongoing shelling of the suburbs of Hama and other parts of Syria is the forcible displacement of families. An entire generation of children is now growing up in refugee camps.

One of the most immediate results of the Assad regime's continual and ongoing shelling of the suburbs of Hama and other parts of Syria is the forcible displacement of families. An entire generation of children is now growing up in refugee camps.

Thousands of Syrians are living in makeshift camps under the trees of Kilis, southern Turkey. The official refugee camps are now full, families still awaiting allocation are left with no choice but to construct shelters in public parks and woodland.

Thousands of Syrians are living in makeshift camps under the trees of Kilis, southern Turkey. The official refugee camps are now full, families still awaiting allocation are left with no choice but to construct shelters in public parks and woodland.

Thousands of Syrians are living in makeshift camps under the trees of Kilis, southern Turkey. The official refugee camps are now full, families still awaiting allocation are left with no choice but to construct shelters in public parks and woodland.

Thousands of Syrians are living in makeshift camps under the trees of Kilis, southern Turkey. The official refugee camps are now full, families still awaiting allocation are left with no choice but to construct shelters in public parks and woodland.

A wave of families fleeing the Assad regime's shelling of the suburbs of Hama reportedly arrived at three of the major refugee camps at the Syrian-Turkish border on Saturday. The names of the camps are Atmeh, Shuhadaa and Karameh.

A wave of families fleeing the Assad regime's shelling of the suburbs of Hama reportedly arrived at three of the major refugee camps at the Syrian-Turkish border on Saturday. The names of the camps are Atmeh, Shuhadaa and Karameh.

A wave of families fleeing the Assad regime's shelling of the suburbs of Hama reportedly arrived at three of the major refugee camps at the Syrian-Turkish border on Saturday. The names of the camps are Atmeh, Shuhadaa and Karameh.

A wave of families fleeing the Assad regime's shelling of the suburbs of Hama reportedly arrived at three of the major refugee camps at the Syrian-Turkish border on Saturday. The names of the camps are Atmeh, Shuhadaa and Karameh.

According to data provided by the UNHCR, in Baharka there was a second wave of arrivals on August 22nd and 23rd, 2013. The refugee camp has, in total, more than 300 households who have escaped the civil war in Syria.

According to data provided by the UNHCR, in Baharka there was a second wave of arrivals on August 22nd and 23rd, 2013. The refugee camp has, in total, more than 300 households who have escaped the civil war in Syria.

According to data provided by the UNHCR, in Baharka there was a second wave of arrivals on August 22nd and 23rd, 2013. The refugee camp has, in total, more than 300 households who have escaped the civil war in Syria.

According to data provided by the UNHCR, in Baharka there was a second wave of arrivals on August 22nd and 23rd, 2013. The refugee camp has, in total, more than 300 households who have escaped the civil war in Syria.

The Umayyad Mosque is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world, and is considered to be one of the holiest sights for Muslims. The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, Syria.

The Umayyad Mosque is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world, and is considered to be one of the holiest sights for Muslims. The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, Syria.

The Umayyad Mosque is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world, and is considered to be one of the holiest sights for Muslims. The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, Syria.

The Umayyad Mosque is one of the largest and oldest mosques in the world, and is considered to be one of the holiest sights for Muslims. The Umayyad Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Damascus, Syria.